R.E.A.D. Initiative (Research, Educate, and Advocate for Dyslexia)
A Series on Dyslexia for Parents and Educators
Tuesday January 17th
Taylor County Education Center - 624 East College Street in Medford
4:00 pm = Pre-Workshop
4:45 pm = Dinner
5:00 pm = Webinar Seminars
6:30 pm = Panel Discussion
4:00 pm = Pre-Workshop on Dyslexia - Educational Keynote
“Why Spelling Counts in the 21st Century Classroom” by Louisa Moats Ed.D.
4:45 pm = Dinner through Evening
Dinner will be available to eat
5:00 pm = Workshop on Dyslexia
5:00 pm to 5:45 pm = * “Understanding ADHD, Executive Function Disorder, and their Relationship with Dyslexia” presented by Roberto Olivardia, Ph.D.
5:45 pm to 6:30 pm = * “Critical Components of Literacy Instruction for Prevention and Early Intervention” presented by Barbara Wilson, M.Ed.
6:30 pm = Panel Discussion
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm A special round table panel discussion on Dyslexia with local and statewide experts from:
● Wisconsin Branch of International Dyslexia Association ● Individuals with Dyslexia ● Wilson Dyslexia Therapists ● Reading Teachers and Specialists ● Behavioral and Developmental Pediatricians ● Taylor County Literacy Council ● Medford Area Public School District ● Postsecondary Education - NTC
Handouts at our Event will include:
Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading and Dyslexia Specialists
International Dyslexia Association Fact Sheets
Perspectives on Language and Literacy
IDA: What Every Family Should Know About Dyslexia
Dyslexia Toolkit by National Center for Learning Disabilities
Critical Components of Literacy for Prevention and Intervention Presentation
Dyslexia and ADHD Presentation
Beyond Decoding - Fluency and Comprehension Presentation
Why Spelling Counts Presentation
- Why Spelling Counts (main presentation)
- 10 Ways to Help Your Child With Spelling
- Spelling
Wilson Reading
- Wilson Reading System for Parents
- Wilson Literacy for Life
- Wilson Reading Teacher Certification
- Wilson Effectiveness Research
* Featured national speakers are through recorded webinars from the 2016 Learning Ally’s Spotlight on Dyslexia Series.
** R.E.A.D. Initiative is provided by the Taylor County Literacy Council and the Medford Area Public School District Special Education Advisory Council
